Your plugs & sockets
Voltage
230V
Frequency
50Hz
Plugs
G
Plugs & sockets in Benin
Voltage
220V
Frequency
50Hz
Plugs
C, E
Ireland to Benin: Complete Plug & Adapter Guide (2026) Adapter Needed
If you're heading to Benin from Ireland, it's worth checking the power situation before you pack. Different countries use different outlet types and electrical standards, so your devices may not plug in directly when you arrive.
Your Ireland plugs (Type G) won't fit Benin's outlets (Type C, E). You'll want to grab a universal travel adapter or one specifically designed for Benin before you depart.
The voltage and frequency in Benin (220V, 50Hz) are close to Ireland (230V, 50Hz), so your appliances should work without a converter.
Rather than packing bulky converters, consider buying travel-sized dual-voltage versions of appliances you can't live without. For phones and laptops, all you'll need is the right plug adapter since their chargers almost always support worldwide voltage.


